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Extracts from November 1st 1783

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June 2007

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from November 1st 1783

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.

Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

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Thursday the experiment which has so much attracted the public notice, of rowing against wind and tide, was tried between the Temple- stairs and Westminster-bridge [London], but failed of the wished-for success. The intent of the plan was meant, as well for expedition, as to save the expence [sic] of men's hire. The invention is generally allowed to be an original, which, if improved judiciously, would be a valuable acquisition to inland navigation, as through it a lighter may be worked by six or more oars. The process is performed by the steam arising from coppers, which are placed for that purpose, and in proportion to the strength of the fire the machinery causes the oars to ply with more or less quickness or force; and one person only at the helm guides the whole, and supports the fire, which keeps the water in a constant heat.

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On Friday the Rev. Hardy ROBINSON, Clerk, was licensed to the perpetual curacy of West Dereham, in this county, on the nomination of Soame JENYNS, Esq.

And on Saturday the Rev. Thomas Lechmore GRIMWOOD, Clerk, D.D. was instituted to the Rectory of Brandeston, in Norfolk, on the presentation of the President and Scholars of St Mary Magdalen College, Oxford.

On Monday the first division of the eleventh regiment of dragoons, quartered here, marched towards Leicester and Derby. Same day the 16th of King's regiment of light-horse, commanded by the brave Gen. ELLIOT, arrived in this city. So handsome a corps is worthy the command of so great and veteran an Officer as the Defender of Gibraltar. The second division of the eleventh marched on Thursday morning.

A correspondent informs us, that he was very happy in the company of many respectable young men from this city and county, who hold a weekly club at the One Tun, George-street, London, near the Middlesex Hospital, who meet at that house every Monday evening, under the title of the Norwich and Norfolk Club, the members all being natives, or such as have served a regular apprenticeship in this city or county. -- The unanimity that prevailed, and the great attention of the master of the house to his friends and customers, was highly pleasing to him; and he thinks to such young men as may go to town, entire strangers, the above may prove a useful piece of information.

On Sunday last was married, at St Margaret's church, Lynn, by the Rev. Dr Charles BAGGE, Mr John CLARKE, surgeon and apothecary, to Miss Mary PICKERING, both of that place.

On Monday last Mr RACKHAM, of Intwood Hall, was married at that Place to Mrs DEWING, of Cawston.

Last Tuesday was married at Tacolnestone, by the Rev. Thomas WARREN, Peter BOTTALINI, Esq., of London, to Miss GOBBETT, daughter of Lieut. Col. GOBBETT, of the West Norfolk regiment, and Alderman of this city; whose tenants were hospitably entertained that day at the hall, and the poor of the parish and neighbourhood relieved by a proper donation on the occasion.

Yesterday morning died, in the 60th year of his age, Mr Joseph BANFATHER, manufacturer, in this city.

Wednesday died, greatly regretted, Mrs RUMP, of Great Massingham, in this county.

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A few days ago died, Mrs BURROWS wife of Mr BURROWS, grocer, in this city.

Last Saturday a detainer was brought to the Castle against William GREEN, lately committed there for stealing a large quantity of wearing apparel, to the amount of 20 pounds, out of the house of Mr Robert SEWELL, of Wells, further charging him with robbing the house of Mr Abraham WING, of the Old White Hart Inn, in Mildenhall, in Suffolk, on Tuesday morning the 2d of September last, of divers wearing apparel, and a fowling-piece, which was found at a public house in this city, left there by the prisoner.

On Monday was committed to the city gaol by J.J. HARVEY, Esq., Mayor, Esther WRIGHT, on suspicion of her stealing one gown and one cloak, the property of Jane SPRINGALL.

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Aylsham.

Miss RUDD having engaged a Shop in the Market-Place there, and being just returned from London with a Variety of the newest and genteelest Fashions in the Millinery, Linen Drapery, etc entreats the Favour of the Ladies of Aylsham and its Vicinity to do her the Honour to call and look at them, and flatters herself that, from her Attention to have a constant Supply of Fashions, she shall merit the Indulgence of their Favours, which will be acknowledged with gratitude.

J. WOOLFORD, (From Mr T. NEWMAN's)

Grocer, Tea Dealer, Tobacconist, Oil and Hop Merchant, at the Grasshopper, Cockey Lane, Norwich, Having taken the Shop late Mr Charles FEARMAN's, the same is this Day opened with an entire fresh Assortment of Articles in the above Branches, which will be sold Wholesale and Retail on the lowest Terms -- He takes this Opportunity of requesting a Continuance of Mr FEARMAN's Friends, and solicits those of the Public in general, and assures them he will use his utmost Endeavours to merit their Favours, which will be ever gratefully esteemed by their
     Obedient humble Servant,
     J. WOOLFORD.
N.B. Curious Mould and Kitchen Candle. -- The Cheese and Butter Trade transacted on the lowest Terms.

Christopher SHERWOOD, Coach and Harness-Maker, at Swaffham,

Begs Leave to acquaint his Friends and the Public in general, that he continues to carry on Business at his old Shop in Lynn-street, Swaffham; embraces this Opportunity of returning Thanks to those of his Friends who have hitherto honoured him with their Favours, and hopes for a Continuance of the same, as they may depend on all Orders being punctually executed in the neatest Manner, and on the lowest Terms.

Norwich, November 1, 1783.

Whereas several of the Lamps in this City have of late been broken by Persons unknown, to the great Injury of us the undersigned, who undertake to supply the same, and therefore the Loss upon Breakage fall upon us alone, and not, as has been supposed, on the Corporation or the Public at large; our humble Request is, that whoever has been guilty of such Imprudence, would desist therefrom, for if continued we must be under the disagreeable Necessity of pursuing such Steps as may lead to a Discovery, and bring the offending Parties to Justice.
     [signed] John MALSTER, John CLEMENTS.

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King's Lynn, and Wells next the Sea, in Norfolk. Oct. 25, 1783.

Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership between Messrs Robert NORMAN, late of King's Lynn, and now of Hillington, in the County of Norfolk, and Charles BOTTOMLY, of Wells next the Sea, in the said County, Stone Masons, is by mutual Agreement this Day dissolved. All Persons who stand indebted to the said Copartnership are hereby requested to pay the same to Mr Robert NORMAN, of Hillington, near Lynn, who only is authorised to receive and give Discharge for the same. And all Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the said Copartnership, are requested to send their Accounts to the said Robert NORMAN, in order the same may be discharged.
     [signed] Robert NORMAN. Charles BOTTOMLY.
     Witness. Charles HAY. John COLLISON.
C. BOTTOMLY returns Thanks to his Friends for Favours received, and hopes for a Continuance at Wells, aforesaid.

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.